Do Black Rifle tastes break down on a regional level?

[emfourbinator]

Just kinda wondering about this, with the exploding popularity of our favorite weapons platform. I would
take a wild guess and say that with wide open spaces in the west, you'd see more 20 inchers and such.
OTOH, that may only be the case with EBR hunters. I live in western Pa., but have a real mix of AR's,
thus far. Any thoughts or observations, as the AR culture continues to evolve.

[The_War_Wagon]

You called it , brudda. Being in DA' 'Burgh, ALL my AR's are set up for CQB.

[orionz06]

I have no need for a 20" gun and more of a need for an SBR. I currently run a 16", gonna get a 10.5" and a 18" before anything longer, but training has taken priority.

[JeepDriver]

My location in central Maryland influenced my decision to build a SBR as a primary rifle. In the area I live the defensive distances would all be well with in the 11.5's capabilities.

I have many other lengths, and my back up rifle is a 16" Recce. That too was chosen carefully with area in mind.

[smullen]

How about some of each...

Build one, then later build another...

[jklaughrey]

I would say for the most part this is more based upon background and service/duty influence than anything. I run a 16 and a 12.5 for cqb duty. Am starting a 10.5 build very soon. As far as range past 300-500 m I prefer a bolt gun 308 remington. Hunting is a 375 h&h magnum.

[jaygee]

Running a pretty mixed bag myself, with a majority being 16", then some 14.5", and even a 11.5". Still have
room for a few twenties as well. I suspect that is one reason the platform is so popular.....I mean, geez,
you can do nearly anything with it!

[GermanSynergy]

All of my AR's are 16" Mid length "Recce" types, along with two 18" MK12 clones and a 20" Super SAM.

I know Maryland is a Class III friendly state (go figure), but I have not gotten around to doing the paperwork for an SBR or can.

After August, I'm leaving the Free State anyways to greener pastures.

[m1a_scoutguy]

I'm Central NY and I have 3 ARs & all 3 are different. I have 1,16 inch Carbine,1,18 inch Mid & 1, 14.5 inch also with a Mid gas system. A little bit of everything !!! I think about a 20 Inch NM AR,,,but haven't got around to building it,,"yet" Being in a Evil State,,,I keep all my Stocks A1,,I like them,,they feel & balance well for me & it helps when I'm at the range or shooting,,,my grip and cheek weld are pretty much the same on all 3 !!

[usmc6177]

I am in the Southern Tier of NY and I run a 16 inch and an 18 inch. The 16 is set up with a Red dot and I am currently shopping for some good medium range glass for the 18. 16 is a 6920 upper and the 18 inch is a Vltor VIS 2A with a stag barrel. Looking to expand the herd as funds allow to include a 14.5 with a pinned FSC 556.